Central African Republic - History __ "Before its
colonial history, the area now known as the Central African Republic was
settled by successive waves of peoples, mostly Bantu. Both European and Arab
slave traders exploited the area in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries,..."
An encyclopedic essay with a map. - From nationsencyclopedia.com -
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Central-African-Republic-HISTORY.html

Central African Republic: History __ "Between the 16th and 19th
cent., much of the region was subject to devastating slave raids. The Baya
people, seeking refuge from the Fulani of northern Cameroon, arrived in what
is now the Central African Republic in the early 19th cent.;..." A
general overview of history along with additional information about the
country. - From infoplease.com -
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0857229.html

History of the Central African Republic __ "The
Central African Republic is believed to have been settled from at least the
7th century on by overlapping empires, including the Kanem-Bornu, Ouaddai,
Baguirmi, and Dafour groups based around Lake Chad region and along Upper
Nile." You will find an encyclopedic article along with links to
additional resources. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Central_African_Republic

History of the Central African Republic __ "The initial French
advance into this area in the late 1890s is complicated by the strength of a
local ruler, Rabah Zubayr, who has recently established a strong kingdom at
Baguirmi, east of Lake Chad." An excellent summary of history. - From
historyworld.net -
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ad36